![]() This lurid tale was filmed with striking originality, and Nyman mirrored this with his music, most of it derived from one of England’s greatest composers, Henry Purcell. ![]() While he might be known now more for the music he wrote for Jane Campion’s award-winning film from 1993, The Piano, he initially shot to fame a decade earlier with the music for Peter Greenaway’s film The Draughtsman’s Contract, set in 17 th century England. He has been endlessly imitated, particularly by composers for moving images – film, TV, adverts and so on yet these are pale imitations, not the real thing. Is there a contemporary composer whose music is more immediately recognisable than Michael Nyman? I can’t think of one: the insistent ostinanti, the bold, yet simply conceived harmony, the driving rhythms, the aggressive instrumentation, the heavy bass-line all have combined to make his music instantly recognisable. The Self-Laudatory Hymn of Innanna and her Omnipotence (1992) To view/download this programme, please click here. This concert is generously supported by Tony & Margie Knox and Ron Kruschen & Louise Akuzawa Presented in collaboration with Music on Main’s Modulus Festival Davies sang it overwhelmingly.” – The New York Times Cleanly executed ornamental figures emerge naturally from longer lyrical lines… The music hurtles through daring emotional shifts, with fiery outbursts one moment and achingly confused expressions the next. “ His countertenor voice… is clear, effortless and warm. ![]() Pre-concert talk with Iestyn Davies and Paolo Pietropaolo at 6:45PM Expect bold harmonies, wondrous inventions, and melodies that will haunt your dreams – whether from the 17th century or the 21st. This concert highlights his work with English composer Michael Nyman and the songs of Henry Purcell, all accompanied by Fretwork, England’s celebrated viol consort. While widely respected as an opera singer, he is also valued as one of the finest interpreters of early and contemporary song repertoire. Simply put, he is one of the best countertenors in the world, performing regularly in lead roles at the world’s most important opera houses (the Metropolitan Opera, the Glyndebourne Festival, and Covent Garden). Iestyn Davies is a British countertenor widely recognised as one of the world’s finest singers, celebrated for the beauty and technical dexterity of his voice as well as for his impeccable musicianship. Tuesday Octo| 7:30PM (Pre-concert talk at 6:45PM) Christ Church Cathedral | Map
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